Enterprise Strategic Planning Program Manager

energynorthwest; Richland (WA); On-site; USD 126,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Northwest in Richland, WA seeks a Strategic Planning Program Manager to lead the Strategic Planning Program and oversee strategic performance reporting. You will maintain the agency's planning framework and communicate priorities to executive leadership, member utilities, and enterprise planning teams.

You will monitor trends, align goals with enterprise initiatives, and support long-range planning balancing existing assets with future capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 7+ years of experience in strategic planning or related field.
• Associate's degree and 9 years of experience in strategic planning or related field.
• High School diploma/GED with 11 years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, administration, and improvement of Strategic Planning Program.
• Coordinate planning with executive leadership and member utilities.
• Monitor industry and policy trends affecting long-term strategy.
• Develop and maintain strategic scorecards and performance metrics.
• Support alignment of strategic goals with business planning and enterprise priorities.

Skills

Strategic planning

Executive coordination

Performance monitoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Public affairs liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Associate's degree in Business Administration or related field

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Posting closes at 11:59 PM the day before the listed end date.

Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite in Richland, WA.

GENERAL SUMMARY

The Strategic Planning Program Manager leads Energy Northwest's Strategic Planning Program and strategic performance reporting processes. The position is responsible for maintaining the agency's strategic planning framework, supporting development and communication of strategic priorities, monitoring organizational performance against strategic objectives, and facilitating alignment between agency leadership, member utilities, and enterprise planning activities. Working closely with executive leadership, department leaders, Public Affairs, Board Relations, and member utilities, the position helps ensure Energy Northwest maintains a clear understanding of its strategic priorities, progress toward objectives, and long-term direction as a public power Joint Operating Agency. The position supports long-range planning that balances stewardship of the agency's existing enterprise with development of future capabilities, resources, and services that position Energy Northwest to meet the evolving needs of member utilities.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

Strategic Planning

• Lead development, administration, and continuous improvement of Energy Northwest's Strategic Planning Program, strategic goals, measures, and planning priorities.
• Coordinate strategic planning activities involving executive leadership, departments, member utilities, the Executive Board, and the Board of Directors.
• Coordinate long-range strategic planning activities that support the agency's existing enterprise while positioning Energy Northwest for future strategic opportunities.
• Develop and administer processes for gathering strategic planning input from member utilities and other stakeholders.
• Monitor industry, policy, regulatory, market, and public power trends that may impact the agency's long-term strategy.

Performance Reporting

• Lead development and administration of strategic performance reporting and monitoring processes.
• Develop, maintain, and communicate strategic scorecards, balanced scorecards, performance measures, and related planning metrics.
• Analyze and communicate organizational progress toward strategic objectives and priorities.
• Coordinate action planning and follow-up activities associated with strategic performance measures.

Communications & Alignment

• Develop strategic planning content, presentations, briefing materials, reports, and planning updates.
• Partner with Public Affairs, Finance, Enterprise Risk, and Operations to support communication and engagement activities related to agency strategy.
• Promote shared understanding of strategic priorities across the organization and among member utilities.
• Coordinate integration between strategic goals, business planning, performance measures, and agency priorities to support execution of the agency's strategic plan.
• Promote alignment between strategic priorities, business planning, and organizational performance to support execution of the agency's long-term strategy.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration or related field and seven years of experience in strategic planning, business planning, utility operations, organizational performance, public affairs, or related field;
• Associate's degree in Business Administration or a related field and nine years of experience in strategic planning, business planning, utility operations, organizational performance, public affairs, or related field;
• High School diploma/GED and eleven years of experience in strategic planning, business planning, utility operations, organizational performance, public affairs, or related field.

DESIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience in public power, Joint Operating Agency, cooperative or utility; enterprise strategic planning; board support; regional energy policy/resource planning, executive support and cross-functional coordination.

Pay Range

$126,362.00 - $157,952.00 Annual The salary listed represents the pay range for this position. Starting pay is calculated from the minimum of the salary range and actual individual placement within the range is determined based on the candidate's experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the role. The level and final offer will also take into account the candidate's overall qualifications.

Incentive Compensation

This position is eligible for an annual at-risk compensation (ARC) incentive plan. Incentives are earned based on agency performance against defined metrics and goals which follow eligibility rules within the ARC plan document.

Benefits

Energy Northwest (EN) provides a phenomenal benefits package. Washington State also has no state income tax, and the Tri-Cities provides a cost-of-living lower than the national average. EN offers substantial retirement benefits through thre